What Steve Harvey Global does

Steve Harvey Global is a privately held entertainment company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The company consolidates comedian and television host Steve Harvey's entertainment, investment, and philanthropic activities under a single corporate umbrella and operates with a lean headcount of 11-50 employees. Its core operations center on television hosting across Family Feud (currently in Season 11), Celebrity Family Feud, Family Feud Africa, Little Big Shots, Harvey's Hundreds, Steve Harvey FM radio, and the more recent FLIPPED OR FLOPPED property, supplemented by digital content through the Steve Harvey Network, YouTube, and Motivated/Motivated+ inspirational programming.

The business model is diversified across multiple revenue streams. Hosting and licensing fees from television production deals represent the primary identified revenue line, complemented by advertising and content revenue from digital platforms and the email newsletter, direct-to-consumer merchandise sales through the Steve Harvey Store and the H x SH lifestyle brand, and equity returns from Harvey Ventures' portfolio of startup investments including Stripe, SpaceX, Acorns, and Coinbase. Geographic reach extends across the United States, South Africa (via Family Feud Africa), and the Middle East (via the MELT Middle East subsidiary). Customer segments are primarily consumer-facing entertainment audiences and self-improvement seekers, with secondary B2B exposure through broadcast network counterparties and investment portfolio companies. Pricing, revenue figures, and financial terms are not publicly disclosed.

The corporate structure includes wholly owned subsidiaries spanning core operations (Harvey Ventures, Steve Harvey Network), adjacent entertainment (MELT Middle East, EAST 112), empowerment (Vault Empowers), and the affiliated Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation for philanthropic and mentorship programs. Steve Harvey serves as the sole named executive (Founder), and the company is owner-operated rather than institutionally funded, with no disclosed funding rounds or external investors.

Name

Steve Harvey Global

Legal name

Steve Harvey Global

Website

https://steveharvey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steve Harvey Global is a privately held entertainment company that manages comedian Steve Harvey's television hosting, digital content, merchandise, venture investments, and philanthropic initiatives across the US, Africa, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Entertainment & Media

NAICS

Publishing Industries (513), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Documentary & Purpose-Driven Content (MPADAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

Keywords

• Television entertainment
• Game show hosting
• Branded merchandise
• Motivational content
• Celebrity media

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Entertainment & TV Hosting: Revenue from hosting Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, and other television programs. Steve Harvey serves as host of Family Feud which generates licensing fees and appearance-based income.
2. Harvey Ventures Investments: Investment vehicle that has invested in startups including Stripe, SpaceX, Acorns, and Coinbase, generating returns through equity appreciation and exits.
3. Merchandise & Store: Online merchandise sales through the Steve Harvey store including apparel, accessories, and branded products.
4. Content & Digital Media: Revenue from original entertainment content, YouTube videos, and digital media properties including the Steve Harvey Network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Steve Harvey Global is a private entertainment company that produces and hosts television programming featuring Steve Harvey (notably Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, Family Feud Africa, Little Big Shots, and Harvey's Hundreds). The company also sells branded merchandise, distributes digital and motivational content through the Steve Harvey Network and Motivated platform, and operates Harvey Ventures as a venture capital arm investing in startups.

Product overview

Steve Harvey Global operates as a diversified entertainment company managing a portfolio of television properties, digital platforms, branded merchandise, and charitable initiatives. The core offerings center on Steve Harvey's hosting roles in multiple television shows including Family Feud (currently Season 11), Celebrity Family Feud, and Family Feud Africa, along with original programming like Little Big Shots and FLIPPED OR FLOPPED. The company also operates complementary sub-brands including the H x SH lifestyle merchandise line, the Steve Harvey Store for branded products, the Steve Harvey Network for digital content distribution, and Steve Harvey FM for radio programming. Supporting ventures include Harvey Ventures (investment management), Vault Empowers (personal development), the Harvey Foundation (charitable mentorship programs), and regional initiatives like MELT Middle East and EAST 112. The Motivated and Motivated+ content series provides inspirational and motivational programming across topics including money, relationships, and mentoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Feud Survey-based television game show hosted by Steve Harvey where two families compete to match the most popular answers to national poll questions, currently in Season 11.
• Celebrity Family Feud Celebrity edition of the Family Feud format where celebrity teams face off to win charity prizes, featuring high-profile guests from entertainment, sports, and music.
• Family Feud Africa Regional South African adaptation of Family Feud featuring local cultural references and content tailored for African audiences.
• Little Big Shots Television showcase hosted by Steve Harvey featuring talented young performers and children with extraordinary abilities.
• Harvey's Hundreds Game show hosted by Steve Harvey in which contestants answer survey questions to win money, including a bonus round with audience participation.
• FLIPPED OR FLOPPED Home renovation reality show featuring Jeff Lewis and Jenni Pulos judging wild homes and questionable choices, with comedic commentary involving Steve Harvey.
• Steve Harvey Store Official online merchandise store selling Steve Harvey-branded apparel, accessories, and collectibles directly to consumers.
• H x SH (H by Steve Harvey) Lifestyle brand line under the H by Steve Harvey label offering apparel, accessories, and lifestyle merchandise.
• Steve Harvey FM Radio morning show format featuring comedic segments, celebrity interviews, and entertainment content hosted by Steve Harvey.
• Motivated and Motivated+ Motivational content series providing life inspiration and personal development guidance across money, relationships, and mentoring topics.
• Steve Harvey Network Digital network platform dedicated to distribution of Steve Harvey original content and fan community engagement.
• Harvey Ventures Investment company managing Steve Harvey's venture capital portfolio with investments in startups such as Stripe, SpaceX, Acorns, and Coinbase.
• Vault Empowers Empowerment and personal development platform associated with the Steve Harvey brand offering guidance and resources.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harvey Foundation (Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Harvey Foundation runs mentorship programs including Mentoring Mondays and Mentoring Camp, featuring celebrity guests. Steve Harvey Global website links to the foundation for community outreach and youth empowerment initiatives.
• H x SH (Harvey x Style)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifestyle brand collaboration referenced on the main website with dedicated site at hbysteveharvey.com, featuring style and lifestyle content.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hello Sunshine: Media brand and production company built around a celebrity founder (Reese Witherspoon), spanning TV/film production, books, and lifestyle products. Closely parallels Steve Harvey Global's strategy of layering TV, merchandise, and digital content under a single recognizable talent.
• Tyra Banks' TMG: Tyra Banks operates her own production and brand company spanning television hosting/modeling, cosmetics, and lifestyle. Comparable as a celebrity-fronted multi-vertical entertainment and consumer brand company.
• Ellen DeGeneres's A Very Good Production / WGNA: Production banner and brand company built around Ellen DeGeneres (and predecessor talent-driven banners). Comparable as a celebrity-anchored entertainment production and lifestyle brand portfolio.
• Propagate: Independent content production and talent management company that builds and operates entertainment IP anchored by celebrity principals (e.g., producing shows with stars). Comparable to Steve Harvey Global's model of consolidating TV hosting, production, and brand extensions around a single celebrity founder.
• Will Packer Productions: Entertainment production company built around a celebrity producer, focused on TV/film and brand-aligned content. Comparable in scope and structure to Steve Harvey Global's TV-first, celebrity-anchored portfolio.
• The Rock's Seven Bucks Productions: Dwayne Johnson's production and brand company spanning film/TV, consumer products, and digital. Comparable structure: celebrity founder, multi-vertical entertainment/lifestyle brand, and merchandise integrations.

Broad incumbents

• Sony Pictures Television: Large incumbent television studio that produces and distributes entertainment programming including game shows. Comparable as a major TV production/distribution counterpart with overlapping genre.
• Daytime Television / Fremantle: Major global television production and distribution company (Fremantle) that produces and licenses game-show and entertainment formats internationally, including Family Feud in many markets. Comparable as a global format producer with overlapping content category.
• Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) / Harpo: Oprah Winfrey's media empire including Harpo Productions and the OWN network. Comparable as a celebrity-anchored entertainment and inspiration/self-improvement media company at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Inspired Entertainment: Game-show and interactive entertainment company that produces and licenses game-show-style formats internationally, including adaptations of Family Feud outside the U.S. Comparable as a competing operator of the same core format IP in international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IAmSteveHarvey

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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